Watsonville’s Rylee Gomez inks to play softball at Saint Mary’s College
WATSONVILLE—All eyes were on Watsonville High senior Rylee Gomez as the Wildcatz standout infielder put the pen to the dotted line to sign with Saint Mary’s softball program.
She was one of five South Santa Cruz County student-athletes who made their college commitments official on...
Aptos girls’ squad advances to CIF State Championships | High school cross country
Last year around this time, Aptos senior Maya Schiro was preparing for her trip to the California Interscholastic Federation State Cross Country Championships as the lone runner on the girls’ team.
That won’t be the case next week.
Schiro and her teammates will all make the...
Mariners boys’ basketball falls to Bellarmine in Carmel Invitational title game | Weeklys Sports Roundup
Aptos senior Nick Tovani had a team-best 20 points for the Mariners boys’ basketball team in their 71-56 loss to Bellarmine in the 76th Annual Carmel Invitational on Dec. 21.
Fellow teammate Isaiah Ackerman contributed 12 points, while Ryan Solorio had 10 points for Aptos,...
Preps of the Week: St. Francis’ Sam Braun, Pajaro Valley’s Thalia Blue | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Jan. 9-15.
Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores, stats and photos to [email protected]. Follow sports editor Juan Reyes on Twitter @jmreyes831 for scores...
SLV returns to form following spring break hiatus | High school softball
San Lorenzo Valley’s softball team returned to the diamond Tuesday afternoon following a much-needed spring break this past week.
It took little to no time for senior Angie Fulkerson to shake off the rust as she batted 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, two RBIs...
Local teams continue seasons in CIF NorCal playoffs
The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team earned the No. 2 seed in the Division I field for the upcoming CIF NorCal Regional playoffs.
The Wildcatz (16-4-3), who are coming off a Central Coast Section Open Division championship run, will host No. 7 Modesto (18-1-3) in...
Top moments for the 2023-24 sports year
With the 2023-24 sports year officially in the books, it’s time to reflect on some of the best moments that took place throughout this past year.
Watsonville native selected in MLB Draft
A lifelong dream came true for Watsonville native Luke Keaschall, who was selected by...
‘Catz survive penalty shoot-out against De La Salle in NorCal semis
WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High senior Mateo Arias will occasionally make the switch from forward to the midfielder position at any given time for the Wildcatz boys’ soccer team.
Not a problem for him at all.
But during Thursday night’s CIF NorCal Regionals Division I semifinals, he was asked...
‘Catz hopeful to turn season around despite slow start | Boys soccer
WATSONVILLE—It’s been a frustrating season for Watsonville High center back Manuel Cano, who has been trying everything in his will to watch his teammates succeed.
However, things are not looking too good at the moment for the Wildcatz boys’ soccer team, which is off to...
Hawks qualify for the CCS playoffs | Girls volleyball
The season will continue for the Mount Madonna School girls’ volleyball team after it qualified for a spot in the upcoming Central Coast Section playoffs.
The Hawks along with four other Santa Cruz County teams advanced to postseason play, which kicks off with first-round action...
Order restored in Mexico, president says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that order had been restored after a federal operation killed Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” the longtime...
